CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $3,319
Cash Discount Price: $17,312
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is $3,319. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,312. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 21298 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17,312

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,319

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $17,312 (7102%)

Insurance Median: $3,319 (1362%)

Cash: $17,312 (7102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,319 (1362% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1362% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1262%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
United	$518 - $10,213	212%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$561 - $1,067	230%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$859 - $1,634	352%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$859 - $1,634	352%
Freedom Health Care	$930 - $1,770	382%
Optimum Healthcare	$930 - $1,770	382%
Avmed	$1,080 - $3,418	443%
Aetna	$1,101 - $6,809	452%
Simply Healthcare	$1,837 - $3,495	754%
Molina	$2,266 - $6,128	930%
Corvel Corporation	$2,323	953%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$2,323	953%
Prime Health	$2,372	973%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,042 - $5,787	1248%
Behealthy America	$4,652 - $8,851	1908%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$5,964 - $20,880	2447%
Plotkin Health	$5,964 - $11,348	2447%
Prime Health Sheriff	$5,964 - $11,348	2447%
Multiplan	$8,946 - $19,291	3670%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $17,312.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73721.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73721.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.